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WP LinkedIn Auto Publish

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Marketing & Advertising / Social Media Marketing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP LinkedIn Auto Publish Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP LinkedIn Auto Publish automates the sharing of posts from WordPress to LinkedIn profiles and company pages. It offers options for customizing share messages and filtering content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.18/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 106+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Very Good It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP LinkedIn Auto Publish lets you publish posts, custom posts and pages automatically from WordPress to your personal LinkedIn profile and/or company pages that you are an administrator of.

The plugin is simple, lightweight and free. It does have a couple of options which includes choosing who you want to share your LinkedIn posts with and whether you want to enable simple text-based sharing or more advanced sharing where you can tell LinkedIn to use your posts feature image. You can also setup a default share message format using time saving dynamic shortcodes for all your posts which you can over-ride on the post meta box settings. You can also filter items to be published based on categories selected on the plugin settings page. You can choose whether you want to share posts, custom posts and pages. You can select the default profile and/or companies you want to share with as well.

Every post will automatically be published to LinkedIn, however on each post there is a checkbox which enables you to not share a particular post. On a post page and on the all posts page you will also see a record of instances a post has been shared to LinkedIn.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP LinkedIn Auto Publish is a specialized plugin for automating LinkedIn post publishing, with a few close alternatives available that offer similar social media automation features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly efficient automation saving significant time for frequent publishers
Supports multiple WordPress sites and LinkedIn profiles
User-friendly interface with straightforward setup
Regular updates addressing security and functionality
Strong user satisfaction and high rating

Weaknesses

Occasional bugs reported by some users
Limited ability to re-share the same post multiple times on LinkedIn
Requires manual reconnection to LinkedIn due to API restrictions
Medium security risk with a known vulnerability fixed in recent update

User Sentiment Analysis

With a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 106 reviews, the plugin enjoys overwhelmingly positive feedback, though a small minority report issues.

Positive highlights

"Saves me about 5 minutes per post — that’s 280 hours per year." - gskubegmailcom
"Very important to minimize hassle to post my thoughts on LinkedIn." - endeg
"Indispensable for getting known." - Fabien Lemaire
"Easy and useful." - ssugtibercaja
"Great plugin and great support." - lkjoiuasdfmnbvvcx

Common complaints

Too many bugs causing unreliable performance reported by one user

Weaknesses

Bugs affecting functionality for some users
Restriction on re-sharing the same post multiple times
Need to frequently reconnect LinkedIn account due to platform requirements
Medium-level security risk with a past vulnerability

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users managing multiple WordPress sites who want to automate LinkedIn publishing efficiently and save time, especially those comfortable with occasional manual maintenance.

Not ideal for

Users seeking flawless bug-free operation or those requiring frequent re-sharing of the same posts without restrictions, or those highly concerned about security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers core functionality to automate LinkedIn post publishing with basic features suitable for most users.

Pro version

Premium features likely include advanced scheduling, multiple profile management, and enhanced support, providing greater flexibility and control.

Final Verdict

WP LinkedIn Auto Publish stands out as a highly effective and time-saving tool for automating LinkedIn posts, backed by strong user satisfaction and regular updates. Its strengths in usability and efficiency make it a top choice for users focused on LinkedIn content automation.

However, users should be aware of some bugs reported by a minority and a medium security risk that has been addressed in recent updates. Those needing flawless reliability or extensive re-sharing capabilities may want to consider alternatives or wait for further improvements.